Kenmore 580.54351 Owner's manual

Owner's Manual

Manuel del Propietario

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DEHUMIDIFIER

DESHUMIDIFICADOR

Model, Modelo 580.54351

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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Safety Precautions ...................................... 3

Prior to Operation ....................................... 7

Instruction ................................................... 8

Electrical Safety .......................................... 9

Operating Instructions ............................. 11

Installation ................................................. 13

Maintenance .............................................. 14

ESPANOL ................................................... 16

MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS .....31

SERVICE NUMBERS ................... Back cover

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dehumidifier

properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and

money over the life of your dehumidifier.

You'll find many answers to common problems in the table of troubleshooting tips. If you

review our table of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

• The dehumidifier is not intended for use by young children without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the dehumidifier.

• When the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by authorized

personnel only using only genuine replacement parts.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON DEHUMIDIFIER

For one year from the date of purchase, if this Dehumidifier is operated and maintained

according to the owner's instructions furnished with the product, Sears will repair this

Dehumidifier free of charge, if defective in materials or workmanship.

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this Dehumidifier is operated and

maintained according to owner's instructions furnished with the product, Sears will repair

the sealed refrigeration system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and

compressor motor) free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING UNIT TO THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ FOR

THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER TO YOU.

This warranty applies only while this Dehumidifier is used in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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SafetyPrecautions

READ ALL INSTRUCTION BEFORE USING

• To preventinjurytotheuseror otherpeopleand propertydamage,the followinginstructionsmustbe followed.

• Incorrectoperationdue toignoringinstructionswillcause harmor damage;theseriousnessis classifiedbythe

followingindications.

! ,_, CAUTION This symbolindicatesthepossibilityof injuryordamageto propertyonly.

• Meaningsof symbolsusedinthis manualare asshown below.

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• Installation

• Itmaycausefire and electric

shock.

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• Operation

• Otherwise,it maycauseelectric

shockor fire.

• Itmay causeexplosionorfire.

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•It maycause electricshockand

failure.

• Itmaycauseelectricshockor • Itmaycauseelectricshockor

fire. fire.

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SafetyPrecautions

• Itmaycauseelectricshockorfire.

• Unpluggingthe unitmayavoid

electricshockorfire hazard.

•It may causeelectricshockor fire. • Notgroundingunitmaycause

electricshock.

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• Itmay causeexplosion,fire, and

burn.

•It may causefireand electric

shock.

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• It may cause electric shock.

• Water may enter the unit and

degrade the insulation. It may

cause an electric shock.

• It will cause machine failure or electric shock.

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• Installation

• It maycausefailureofapplianceor

performancedeterioration.

CAUTION

•Otherwise,it maycause electric

shockand damage.

Safety Precautions

• It is not designed to dehumidify

the entire house.

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• Turning off the unit will save on

energy costs.

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• Sharpedgesmaycause injury.

•Forproperoperation,your

dehumidifiershouldbe installed

onlyon a floor.

• The dehumidifier must be

operated in an enclosed area to

be most effective.

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Safety Precautions

• Operation

•Theappearanceofthe

dehumidifiermay deteriorate,

changecolor,or developsurface

flaws.

•This couldinjurethepetor plant.

• Otherwise,itwill causeproperty

damage.

• Low temperatures could cause

coils to frost.

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• It is notsanitaryandcouldcause

illnessor personalinjury.

• Operation without filters will cause

unit failure.

6 Dehumidifier

Prior to Operation

PREPARING FOR OPERATION

1. Plug the power cord in properly to a standard 3-slot grounding wall power outlet.

2. Do not plug any other appliance into the same wall receptacle as this unit.

3. Do not use an extension cord.

4. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.

5. If the cord/plug is damaged, only replace itwith an authorized replacement part.

USAGE

1. Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your

health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for extended periods of time.

2. Ventilate the room when the dehumidifier is used with other heating devices.

Otherwise the oxygen supply may be inadequate.

3. Do not use this dehumidifier for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision

devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when

handling sharp metal edges.

2. Do not use water to clean inside the dehumidifier. Exposure to water can destroy the

insulation, leading to possible electric shock.

3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan

rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unit's

power is accidently turned on while the interior of the unit is being cleaned.

SERVICE

For repair and maintenance, contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

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Instruction

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.

This symbol alerts you to the possibility of personal injury or

property damage.

FEATURES

_ ARNING: This appliance should be installed in accordance with national

wiring regulations. This guide acts as a guide to help to explain product

features.

Humidity control Speed

Auto shut-off light

Front Grille

Air

Cabinet

Handle

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Water bucket

Power cord

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ElectricalSafety

WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug.

To minimize the risk of electric shock, use the plug with a standard three-slot

grounding wall power outlet. If the power outlet does not include a grounding slot,

have a qualified electrician replace the outlet before you use the dehumidifier.

Preferred method

-nsure proper ground

exists before use

WARNING: Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the

power plug.

WARNING: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall

receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the

cover screw is metal and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is

grounded through the house wiring.

WARNING: If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is

properly grounded, have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by

a qualified electrician.

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ElectricalSafety

TEMPORARY USE OF AN ADAPTER

We strongly discourage the use of an adapter due to potential safety hazards.

For temporary connections, use only a UL-listed adapter, available from most local

hardware stores. To disconnect the power cord from the adapter, use one hand on

each to avoid damaging the ground terminal. Avoid frequently unplugging the power

cord as this can lead to eventual ground terminal damage.

Temporarymethod

AdapterPlug_

_ Receptacle Cover

- Metal Screw

_lb WARNING: Never use the appliance with a broken adapter.

TEMPORARY USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD

We strongly discourage the use of an extension cord due to potential safety

hazards.

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OperatingInstructions

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CONTROL PANEL

Your dehumidifierhasa controlpanel containinganAuto shut-offindicator,aFanSpeedand HumidityControl.

Autoshut off---This lightglowswhenthebucketfills or ismissing.

Fanspeed--- This switchcontrolsthespeedof theairflow.

HumidityControl---This knobcontrolsthe moistureintheroom.

TO OPERATE THE DEHUMIDIFIER:

1.Turn theHumidityControlto Off. Plugthepowersupplycordintoan electricaloutlet.

2.The HumidityControlcanbe setanywherebetweenOff and Maxfor normaloperation.

If youneed moredehumidification,turnthe HumidityControltowardMax. Ifyou needless dehumidification,

turn theHumidityControltoward Off.

3.Turn theHumidityControlto Off tostop the unitmanually.

4. If youwantto controlthespeedof airflow,turnthe FanSpeedtoward Lowor High.

Water bucket must be properly installed.

• The dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is not properly installed.

• The dehumidifier shuts off when the desired humidity setting is reached.

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Operating Instructions

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

The dehumidifier has awater level control switch and will turn the unit off

when the bucket isfull, or when the bucket is removed or not replaced in the

proper position.

The bucket must be replaced in the proper position for the dehumidifier

to work. The light will be on and the dehumidifier will not run if the

bucket is not in the proper position.

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Water level

control switch

DISPOSING OF COLLECTED WATER

1.Empty the bucket manually.

When the bucket is full, pull out by

grasping the handle and empty it

into a large sink or tub and then

replace it properly.

Do not remove the bucket

while operatingthe dehumidifier,

It can causewaterto drop onthe

base pan or the floor,

Emptythe bucketwhen the indicator

lightturns on.

It isadvisableto carrythe

bucket by supportingitfrom the

bottom as wellas by the handle.

Carrying byonly the handlemay

causethe handleor bucketcover to

break.

2.Attach a length of garden hose to the threaded drain hose

connector to carry water to the drain,

1. Remove the drain hole cover. When attached to the drain hose

2. Connect a garden hose to the

threaded drain hose connector.

3. Push the drain hose connector

tightly into the drain hole on Rear

Grille.

connector, do not bend or kink the

hose.

The hose should lie flat from the

dehumidifier to the drain.

The drain hoseconnector

will acceptastandardgarden hose

fitting,

Do not overtighten the hosewhen

connectingit tothe hoseconnector;

use a rubberwasherand tighten

firmly by handwithoutstripping the

plastic threads,

DRAIN HOSE

CONNECTOR

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Installation

CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION FOR YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER

• Usethedehumidifierin a

basementto help prevent

moisturedamage.

•Usethe dehumidifierin laundry

drying,bathing,and dishwashing

areaswhich haveexcessive

moisture.

• Usethedehumidifierto prevent

moisturedamagewherebooks

are stored.

INSTALLING THE DEHUMIDIFIER PROPERLY

1. Allow at least 12 inches of space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation.

2. Install your dehumidifier on a floor only.

3. Lift the bucket and place it in the dehumidifier, making sure the slots

on the bottom side of the bucket are positioned correctly.

4. Swivel casters allow you to move the dehumidifier easily.

THE CLEANING OF BUCKET

1. Pullout the bucket cover. 2. Brush off the residue in the

bucket.

Clean the bucket by

wiping with a brush or a cloth

dampened in a mild detergent

solution.

3.Close the cover.

Push the tabs on the top

of the bucket cover when installing

the bucket cover.

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Maintenance

Your dehumidifieris designedto serveyou year-

round. Itneedspracticallyno attention.However,

you shouldcheckyourdehumidifierand inspectthe

coils annually.

You maywant SearsParts& RepairCenterto

performthis annualcheckup.(Costoftheinspection

is theowner'sresponsibility.)

OR

Ifyou arefamiliarwith electricalappliancesandtheir

functions,listedbeloware instructionswhichwould

allowyouto performtheinspectionand

maintenancefor yourself.

Cleaning the front case, bucket

and cabinet

Cleanthefront caseand the cabinetwith a soft

cloth,warmwater,and a milddetergent.

Cleanthegrille witha vacuumattachmentor brush.

Donotusebleachor abrasives.

Cleaning the air filter

1. Removewater bucketfrom thecabinet.

Pulloutthe airfilter as shownabove.

2. Wash airfilter withwarm waterand a mild

detergent.Rinseand dryit.

Replaceit inthe unit.

ElectricalShock Hazard

• Disconnectpowersupplycordfrom receptacle

beforeperformingany maintenance.

• Becarefulwhencleaningthe coils.

Finsare sharp.

Failureto followthe aboveprecautionscouldresult

in electricalshockor personalinjury.

Cleaning the coil

1.RemoveFrontGrillefrom thecabinetas shown.

2. Usea small brushto gentlycleanthecoils as

shown.

If necessaryusewarmwater and a mild

detergent.Rinseand drythoroughly.

_ AUTION : Do not spray the coilwith a water hose.

Be careful! Sharp edges!

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Maintenance

The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when:

Dehumidifier

does not start

Dehumidifier

does not dry the

air as it should

Dehumidifier runs

too much

Frost appears on

the coils

• Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed

completely into the outlet.

• Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box

and replace the fuse or reset the breaker.

• The dehumidifier automatically turns off

when this occurs. Empty the bucket.

• Make sure the bucket is in the right place.

• When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4

days to maintain the desired dryness.

• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or

furniture blocking the front or back of the

dehumidifier.

• Turn the humidity control knob closer to the

Max position.

• Check that all doors, windows and other

openings are securely closed.

• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.

The dryer should be vented to the outside.

• The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the

room temperature is below 65°E (18 °C.).

• Check with your dealer to see if the capacity

is adequate.

• Close all doors and windows to the outside.

• This is normal. Frost will usually disappear

within 60 minutes.

Fan noise

Water on floor

• This is normal.

• Check the hose if one is attached.

• See Removing and Emptying The Water

Bucket.

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